Lifelong Learning / Adult Education Programs

Introduction to Judaism

Want to get a good overview of the Jewish holidays, life cycle events, and learn from Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox rabbis? Then consider taking the Introduction to Judaism Survey Course, taught by our area rabbis and designed for interfaith couples, those wishing to make conversion, and Jews wishing to refresh and enrich their own childhood Jewish education.

Adult Hebrew Classes

Our classes are supportive and help each student develop fluency and understanding whether or not they have previous Hebrew knowledge, or perhaps know letters, but can’t read the prayers quickly enough to keep up, or can read the prayers but don’t understand the meanings. Whatever one’s goal, we are here.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the culmination of two years of study as our adult students are called to the Torah for their bar or bat mitzvah at Temple Beth Or. If you’ve never had a bar or bat mitzvah or want a refresher course, consider joining our adult course of study in Jewish prayer, the cycle of Torah reading, and learning Hebrew. Email Rabbi Margolis, RabbiMargolis@tboraleigh.org for more information.

Lay-Led Torah Study Groups

Two groups meet on alternating Sabbath mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. In the TaNaKh and the Torah study group, a class member leads a discussion of a portion each session. At times, one of the rabbis or a guest speaker may be invited to speak. Reading is in English, but the group benefits from those who understand and read Hebrew. Anyone is welcome at any time for this no-fee study group.

Our topics follow The Torah, A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi Plaut and for TaNaKh The Jewish Study Bible

Gateways to Judaism
Gateways is an introduction to theology, prayer, Mitzvot and Halachah, Torah, Midrash and Talmud, American Judaism, and contemporary Israeli living.

Senior University

TBO’s annual Senior University is a day of learning, fun, and fellowship for all area Jewish seniors. There is always an all-star lineup of dynamic speakers. Past speakers include actor and television host David Hartman, People’s Pharmacy hosts Joe and Terry Graedon, NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, as well as other esteemed speakers from the arts, education, sciences, government, healthcare, and the financial sector.

Senior Lunches

Join longtime and new friends for Temple Beth Or’s monthly senior luncheons featuring speakers from the arts, government, education, the media, sports, and philanthropy. Senior Lunches are the first Thursday of the month in the Satisky Congregation Hall.

TBO Assembly Room

Revised April 10, 2016

Our topics follow The Torah, A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi Plaut